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Who Is the Statue of Liberty Modeled After?
History
The Statue of Liberty is believed to be was modeled primarily after two key inspirations: sculptor F... Read more
Why Do Militaries Have Bands?
Military
Military bands play a vital role in supporting the overall effectiveness of armed forces. Their cont... Read more
How High Can A 737 Fly?
Aviation
The service ceiling of modern Boeing 737NG and 737MAX aircrafts is 41000ft (12496.8m). Earlier 73... Read more
When were QR codes invented?
Technology
QR codes were invented in 1994 by DENSO WAVE, a division of DENSO Corporation in Japan. The inventio... Read more
Why Are Tunnel Boring Machines Buried and Abandoned After Completing a Tunnel?
Construction
Tunnel Boring Machines (TBMs) are often buried and abandoned at the end of a tunnel project due to p... Read more
How Much Energy Does It Take To Create A Single Ice Cube?
Physics
To create a 30g ice cube from water at room temperature (25°C), you need 13,159.5 Joules of energy. Read more
Why are TV Remotes often Called 'Clickers'?
Technology
TV remotes are often called "clickers" because of the Zenith Space Command, a groundbreaking remote ... Read more
How long do car batteries last?
Automotive
Car batteries typically last between 3 to 5 years, but can last as long as 10 years in some cases. T... Read more
Why was New York called New Amsterdam?
History
New York was originally called New Amsterdam. This name was given by the Dutch West India Company, w... Read more
What Navy Ship Did Cher Film 'If I Could Turn Back Time' On?
Music
Cher filmed the music video for "If I Could Turn Back Time" on the USS Missouri in 1989, a decision ... Read more